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KM55 LGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,549 mi
Last recorded138,549 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 138,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 116,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Oct 2011 101,974 miles

Centre high intensity brake light lens broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,974 miles

Centre high intensity brake light lens broken.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,578 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 65,859 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,859 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KM55 LGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM55 LGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM55 LGF registered?

KM55 LGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is KM55 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 LGF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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